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Sell, Advise, Persuade


Sales Careers Discovery & Networking Night

February 17, 2026

This unique event aims to connect our student community with sales and business development professionals.

We are looking for about fifteen mentors from various fields who are interested in sharing their journeys, tips, and career advice:

  • Professionals with experience in: B2B, B2C, complex sales, technological solutions, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, retail
  • “Traditional” career paths as well as unconventional ones
  • Individuals at the early, mid, and advanced stages of their careers

Format

  • Each mentor will be assigned to a high-top table, and students will be able to come and talk with them freely throughout the event
  • Students will switch tables at each bell ring to allow for a diversity of exchanges

Mentors’ mission

  • No preparation is required other than a good mood and generous advice
  • The role of the mentors is to share their experience informally through a wide range of possible questions

Practical information

  • Date: February 17, 2026
  • Time: 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Hélène-Desmarais Building – Claude-Séguin Conference Center

Schedule

  • 4:45 p.m.: mentors’ welcome
  • 4:45 to 5:00 p.m.: networking among mentors
  • 5:00 to 6:20 p.m.: structured networking
  • 6:20 to 7:00 p.m.: open networking